A La Calle is a first-hand account of the extraordinary efforts of ordinary Venezuelans to reclaim their democracy from the dictatorship of Nicolás Maduro, whose policies have
plunged the country into economic ruin. Working with a network of clandestine camera crews, the filmmakers spent three years recording exclusive interviews with key opposition figures, including Leopoldo López — whose arrest and imprisonment inspired a national movement — and the grassroots activist Nixon Leal, as well as a host of other Venezuelans. As acting interim president, Juan Guaidó works to rally international opposition to the Maduro government, which tightens its hold over a nation already crippled by hyperinflation, blocking life-saving humanitarian aid and repressing dissent. A La Calle captures the remarkable courage of the Venezuelan people as they unite to restore liberty to their country.
In Spanish with English subtitles
Stay tuned following the screening for a prerecorded Q&A.
Introduction by Jennifer Baichwal and Nicholas de Pencier, co-chairs of the Human Rights Watch Canada Film Festival
Panelists:
- Stephanie Nolen, journalist (moderator)
- Nelson G. Navarrete and Maxx Caicedo, filmmakers
- Ben Rowswell, the former Canadian Ambassador to Venezuela
- Tamara Taraciuk Broner, researcher
We are grateful for the support of our presenting sponsors:
Human Rights Watch is grateful for the support of our community partners: Canadian Journalists for Free Expression, The Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies, and PEN Canada.
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